Powerful remedies and dubious medical promises in a 19th century ad
A collection of self help and medical advertisements touts misery as a choice and urges sick readers to mail 10 cents for a large illustrated treatise from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo. It also promotes a lung remedy, cherry pectoral, and includes a testimonial from Mrs Aunt Lacour in New Orleans praising Dr Williams Hall’s Balsam for the Lungs after a two year illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Aunt Lacour
New Orleans
WM. Hall
Greenoughs Washington statue a crying marble of restraint
In Brooklyn Eagle writer R J Burdette extols the Capitol statue Greenoughs Washington as a potent, pathetic marble presence. He recalls its quiet plea to be touched and its stoic, burdened face begging understanding, while noting the raw day and the need to bathe the statue. The piece recalls the statue's moral gravity amid a fading cityscape and ends with a quip about Manhattan sinking.
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R. J. Burdette
Brooklyn Eagle
Greenough
Washington
Capitol
Romulus
Remus
Rome
Tam
Heaven
Autographic Hermit at Capri Villa of Tiberius
In Capri’s ruins atop a rocky promontory stands the Villa of Tiberius where the Roman Emperor retired. A hermit autograph-collector now dwells there, inviting visitors to leave autographs and copper coins in the old Pontine setting, a curious find in Frank R. Stockton’s St. Nicholas note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capri
Tiberius
Mediterranean
Frank BR. Stockton
St. Nicholas
Playing Seven-up for Liberty in a Noted Burglary Case
A Chicago Herald reader recounts a Norchester New York case where two young burglars chose to plead guilty after a seven up wagering game in jail. The loser confessed to guilt, but prosecutors had evidence to convict both, and the supposed winner ended up jailed for the crime. Both men later became professional burglars. Professor Fatrenchino notes scientific talk in New York about oceans challenging land stability.
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Norchester
N. Y
Jack
Chicago Herald
Cat death tale and Dakotan hotel banter
A girl recounts a gruesome kitten accident blamed on a boy named Jim and friends, describing a long sequence of mishaps and an eventual death after turpentine, soap, and oven drying. A Dakotan visitor in Washington seeks a homey room and is directed to the poker room by a clerk and bellboy.
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Brother Jim
Tom
Mamma
Jim
Billy Green
Washington
Dakota
Istelline
Dak
The origins and image of the eighteenth century dude
The term dude, its unclear derivation from dodo or dudder, and its slang history describe a person who is a dandy and effeminate, yet not merely loud in dress. It notes the now archaic view of the exquisite or bean and quotes a period sentiment from Inter Ocean on moderation and restraint.
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Indian Ocean
Inter Ocean
The Stomach as a Gasometer and Bitters Remedy
The dyspeptic stomach forms impure gases after meals causing distention and distress. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the best calminative for cramps colicky pains and heartburn while carbonates and effervescing waters are inferior and weaken stomach tone. Bitters aid digestion regulate bowels and liver protect against malaria relieve rheumatism and neuralgia and boost vigor.
Reason Enough Father and Son Debate Corporate Souls
A father and son exchange a pointed quip about railroad corporations lacking souls. The son suggests no use for a soul except to walk over people, contrasting with current practice of riding over them. The quip, attributed to Boston Bucyet, frames corporate power and social impact in a sharp moral joke.
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Boston
What a Phenomenon is and a Cough Cure Ad
A humorous exchange from the Pittsburgh Chronicle about the meaning of a phenomenon. The tale is followed by an advert for Red Star Cough Care, a non narcotic vegetable remedy priced at twenty five cents, endorsed by physicians and health boards for cough mixtures containing morphia or opium ingredients.
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Red Star
Boards of Health
Grand Union Motel and Hotel Ad in New York City
An advertisement promotes the Grand Union Motel opposite Grand Central Depot offering European plan rooms. It notes 613 rooms fitted at a cost of one million dollars and rates from $1 per day. Elevator, restaurant, horse cars and elevated railway connect to all depots. It claims families can live better for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other first class hotel in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Grand Union Motel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hotel
Gault House
Chicago
Clinton and
Madison Streets
Union Depot
Hoyt & Gates
Our Northern Boundary Marks the Border of Two Nations
A historical survey describes the northern boundary from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains with stone cairns, earth mounds, iron pillars, and timber posts. It notes cast-iron pillars along the Red River Valley, alternating British and American placements, inscribed with Convention of London and October 20, 1818. It mentions markers set in water, felling lines through forests, and replacement by posts where brush has been cleared. A brief ad peeks in, offering St Jacobs Oil for neuralgia and related pains.
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Our Country
Lake of the Woods
Rocky Mountains
Red River Valley
United States
London
Disgusted Showman Confronts Cannibal Tale In Dime Museum
A long haired countryman questions a biographical ex pounder about a South Sea islander from Cork accused of roast ing a Presbyterian missionary. The exchange exposes public appetite for sensational curiosities and mockery of converting such figures. The item also advertises various medicines and hair treatments from period vendors.
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Cork
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Promises of Free Remedies and Medical Advertisements
An advertising page touts free bottles of Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup for coughs colds asthma and consumption with dealer orders, plus a map of the Holy Land. It also promotes Dr Peter W Schmidt as a famed healer offering Golden Seal Bitters and Lung Food for Consumption, and markets Rough on Piles with guaranteed relief. Alfred Bald win Warren Ohio testimoni als.
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Warner
Holy Land
C. D. Warner
Chicago
Peter W. Schmidt
Pete
Jie
Golden Seal Litters Company
Holland City
Mich
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Ayer
LER CO
Bilis
Vogeler
Baltimore
Ely’s
Ely
C. F Corbi
Chestnus Street
Philadelphia
ELY Brot
Dwego
ALG
J.N. Harris & CO. (Limited
Prop
Cincinnati, Ohio
Radway
Ana
Caeh Radway & Fer
New York
Manhattan Island
Liberty
H. L. FatrcHino
Dude
Johnny McSwilligen
Johnny
Pittsburgh Chronicle
St. Jacobs Oil
Bigelow
Broadway
Imory
Dr. Jones
Asa Thomrsox
Logan
Ohio
Nova
Hall
Catarre
Baldwin
Warren
Sil
NZON
M. R. Mica
H. A. Smith
Fulton Ave
Davenport
Town
Jane Andrews
St. Helens
Brown
Brown Chemical CO
Dover
N. H
Charlr
Smitu
North Craftsbury
Julia Bernardin
Compton
St. Ayer
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Jask
Suicken
Doga Inp
A.J. Towei
Simmons St
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
Gill Gillott
Dey St
Moody
Drees
Dolman
Agenta Aell
Agenta Aell 10 A Day, Prof Moody,alelanatl
THE
Chicago Ledger
H.S.& A. Pracer
Washington, D.C
N-Clark St
Pearsley
Pomcga
Brewster St
Detroit
Russia Cement Co
Gloucester
T. E. Chatteid
Avenus
Milwaukee
Athlophoros
Wall St
Dr. Ward & CO
D. Louisiana
Liniment
Jones
Binghamton
Binghamton, N. We
Merrill
Mi’g Co
H. D. Knowlton
Holland, New York
Piso
F. E
Brainerd
Audubon, Iowa
W. Ouron
Maysville, Ky
Misa R. A
Srudlet
Cornwall Bridge, Conn
W. Witham
Phindeimiae
A. Slocum
Peart &T
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